Animals

April 16, 2015

12 Funny Photos of Animals On Top of Miscellaneous Things

While the same species tend to stick together, the animal kingdom is a funny place, and occasionally you see different creatures interacting with each other in unexpected ways. The adorable friendships between cats and dogs and even lions, tigers, and bears have been documented, but it's not often that you see strange sights like a weasel catching a ride on a weasel, or a dog surfing the waves on the back of a dolphin.

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April 8, 2015

Endearingly-Goofy Portraits of Dogs Catching a Breeze from Cars

As the weather gets warmer, it's time to roll down the windows and enjoy the breeze. And if you're traveling by car with a four-legged friend, chances are they'll want to feel the wind in their face, too. Los Angeles-based photographer Lara Jo Regan captures canines' goofy excitement in her delightful series-turned-book titled Dogs in Cars.

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March 30, 2015

Injured Baby Squirrel Joins the Family of the People Who Rescued Him

In 2007, Reddit user Priami found an injured baby squirrel on the side of the road. Nearby wildlife rehabilitation centers were all full, so Priami and his family nursed the little critter back to health on their own. After the red squirrel–who they named Arttu–had recovered, Priami discovered that the animal's eye was damaged, rendering him partially blind.

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March 25, 2015

Playful Photo Booth Portraits Showcase Adoptable Dogs’ Sweet Personalities

There's no shortage of pets that need a good home, but how do you best show people that their new pal is waiting for them at the shelter? The Humane Society of Utah has an ingenious way of enticing potential owners to adopt homeless dogs. Photographer Guinnevere Shuster captured the pups' colorful personalities in a series of four small images that look delightfully candid and a lot of fun.

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